15th week of pregnancy – how do mom and baby feel?

The 15th week of pregnancy is usually a quiet time. Pregnancy discomforts from the first trimester are resolved, so the future mother can fully concentrate on waiting for the baby. It is important for her to take care of herself and avoid unpleasant and stressful situations - in the 15th week of pregnancy the baby can perfectly feel the mood of the mother.

If the doctor does not find any contraindications, it is worthwhile to enroll in organized gymnastics classes for expectant mothers, such as yoga, in the 15th week of pregnancy. These can help prevent back pain, which is a nuisance for many pregnant women. In addition, moderate physical activity allows you to maintain a normal body weight, improves your mood, reduces stress and supports your immunity. You can also exercise at home with prior consultation with a physical therapist or personal trainer who works with pregnant women. Physical activity should go hand in hand with a properly balanced diet.

15th week of pregnancy - what month is it?

Usually doctors and expectant mothers use weeks to determine the age of pregnancy. But you should also know in which month of pregnancy is the 15th week. Calculated from the first day of your last period (according to the Naegeli rule), it is the 4th month, which is the beginning of the second trimester. If you have difficulty calculating your gestational age, you can use online calculators.

What does the baby look like at 15 weeks of pregnancy?

Your baby is growing very fast in the 15th week of pregnancy. It is already about 10 cm long (measured from the top of the head to the buttocks). In the second trimester, the baby gains weight more slowly because it has not yet developed fatty tissue. Your baby's weight at 15 weeks of pregnancy is about 70 g.

During the 15th week of pregnancy, the baby's muscles develop and strengthen. Your baby will therefore be very active, swinging its arms and legs in all directions. It will also make faces and suck its fingers. Although the baby is very active, its movements are not noticed by the expectant mother during the 15th week of pregnancy.

In the 15th week of pregnancy, the baby can hear its mother's voice, which has a calming effect on it. It can also detect emotions and moods. When a woman is relaxed and calm, the baby is also in a good mood. Moreover, the 15th week of pregnancy is the time when:

• the baby prepares to breathe by swallowing fetal water;
• the baby's skin is translucent and covered with fur (lanugo);
• the endocrine organs (pancreas, thyroid gland) begin to function;
• the baby's internal organs grow and develop.

The feelings of the mother in the 15th week of pregnancy

It is believed that the second trimester is the best time of pregnancy. All because unpleasant pregnancy symptoms are over and the future mother feels a sudden surge of energy. It is worth using it to take care of yourself (both physical and mental well-being) and to build an emotional bond with your child.

Despite the significantly improved well-being of pregnant women, the 15th week of pregnancy is not completely free of symptoms. Some women may experience back pain due to the enlargement of the abdomen and breasts and the change in center of gravity. Other pregnant women complain of constipation and bloating. These symptoms are caused by a slowing of intestinal peristalsis. Besides, appetite increases in the 15th week of pregnancy. So it is worth checking your diet (it should be balanced and provide essential elements and vitamins) and do not give in to ravenous hunger during pregnancy.

Belly at the 15th week of pregnancy

In the 15th week of pregnancy, your belly may already be visibly rounded. At this stage you need to change your wardrobe, because your previous clothes are no longer comfortable. It is best to buy pants and skirts with elastic, as well as slightly looser blouses. Remember that the size of the belly in the 15th week of pregnancy is an individual matter for each woman.